Medical Assistant, CC

Pre-Program Admission

With the exception of ALH 10801, all pre-program classes must be taken prior to the program classes (ALH 25100, 25201, 25401, 25500 and PHB 10200.)

Unless otherwise noted, a minimum grade of “C+” is required in each of the pre-program courses:

• ALH 10101 Medical Terminology 2 cr.
• ALH 10801 Pathology w/Pharmacology 3 cr. May be taken with the “Program” classes.
• ALH 11300 Medical Ethics & Law 3 cr.
• BIO 10700 Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology 4 cr. * See note below.
• PSY 10100 Intro to Psychology 3 cr. A minimum grade of “C” is required.

Program Requirements

• A minimum grade of “C+” is required in each of the following courses:

• ALH 25100 MA Business Practices 3 cr.
• ALH 25201 MA Clinical Procedures 4 cr.
• ALH 25401 MA Quality, Safety and Patient Advocacy 2 cr.
• ALH 25500 Prof Issues in MA & Internship 4 cr.
• PHB 10200 Phlebotomy for the Medical Assistant 3 cr.

Sequence of courses:

Notes:

• Students requesting admission to the program must submit a “Request for Admission into the MA Program” application packet (available online) to the Health Sciences Office.
• Students may substitute either BIO 23500 and BIO 23600 or BIO 25000 and BIO 25100 if previously completed.
• Felony convictions and certain misdemeanor convictions will prohibit admission to the Medical Assistant program.  For more information, please check with the Health Sciences office at http://healthsciences@kirtland.edu.
• Background checks and drug testing will be required of all students prior to clinical site placement.
• Immunization records are required prior to clinical placement.
• Each class of Medical Assistant students is considered a cohort (group) and courses/schedules are assigned.  Students are expected to complete the program-specific sequence of courses within the two stated semesters.  All others would be required to follow the program re-entry policy as stated in the program handbook.

Students should seek additional information and/or advising from their academic advisor. 

Call (989) 275-5000, ext. 280 to schedule an appointment.